E28 exhaust

[K F Martin <kfmartin@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hoping that someone who has been down this road can advise me...
I have an '87 535is.  The exhaust system is now pretty well shot 
from head to tailpipe.  I took the car to a local guy to check 
the damage and ask his opinion.  This guy is well-known for his 
good exhaust work; hes honest, inexpensive, and he did a great 
job on my vw golf last year.  He suggested that I use an exhaust
that he will custom fabricate, using stock components...and using
a y-pipe that will convert to a single exhaust the whole way back.
I told him I wasnt interested in doing that, having some serious
reservations because I imagine this car to be very sensitive to
back-pressure changes.  I've since priced the exhaust in the BMP
catalog...its about a thousand dollars in parts, plus installation.
The mechanic's alternative would be about two hundred, installed.
I guess this could offend some purists, but this is enough money
for me to think twice about it.  so im thinking.  can anybody help?
Id greatly appreciate any input.  (gotta decide by tuesday)  
thank you much.
kurt.

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